Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Home Remedies
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
BLA21 cibil.com ageas federal zee hindustan
Home / Topics / Immune system

Immune system

It is the body’s way of keeping itself safe from being infected by various bacteria, viruses and other infectious organisms like worms. Various cells, tissues and organs make up the immune system. The most well known and common part of the immune system are white blood cells or WBC. They are the fighter cells within the body and their main function is to attack a possibly harmful foriegn body. It does so by a process called as the ‘immune response’. Apart from WBCs there are other cells called leucocytes that help the WBC perform their function. There are a number of ways to improve ones immunity, and one of the most important methods is to have a good diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle.


  • 50-yr-old bacteria may help your body's own immune system to kill cancer

    50-yr-old bacteria may help your body's own immune system to kill cancer

    A University of Missouri researcher has found a new way to help the body's immune system destroy cancer, with the help of a more than 50-year-old strain of bacteria.

  • Less sex, poor sleep and other factors that can suppress your immune system

    Less sex, poor sleep and other factors that can suppress your immune system

    There are several factors that can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections and diseases. Here we have listed 10 things that suppress your immune system.

  • Coronavirus Diet: Bolster your immune system with these 6 healthy drinks

    Coronavirus Diet: Bolster your immune system with these 6 healthy drinks

    It is essential to boost the immune system, especially during the pandemic. Here are 6 healthy drinks you can add to your diet to keep infections at bay.

  • A doctor sheds light on COVID-19 vaccine, immune boosting foods and more

    A doctor sheds light on COVID-19 vaccine, immune boosting foods and more

    Doctors and medical bodies all over the world are toiling hard to find a vaccine against COVID-19. Meanwhile, you keep your immune function strong with the right foods, says Dr. Amitabh Parti, HOD and Director, Internal Medicine, Fortis Healthcare.

  • 5 zinc-rich foods you must include in your diet

    5 zinc-rich foods you must include in your diet

    Your body doesn't naturally produce zinc. Therefore, a daily intake of zinc is required to maintain adequate levels of the mineral in the body.

  • COVID-19 and immunity: Panta bhaat, drumsticks make it to the list of immune-boosting foods

    COVID-19 and immunity: Panta bhaat, drumsticks make it to the list of immune-boosting foods

    Have you heard of panta bhaat? It is a common recipe eaten in different regions of the country, though known by different names. Besides boosting your immunity, it can provide many other health benefits. Read on to know how to make it.

  • Eating too much salt, sugar can wreak havoc on your immune system

    Eating too much salt, sugar can wreak havoc on your immune system

    Researchers say consuming too much salt and sugar can affect the cells in your immune system that target bacteria.

  • Researchers find a better way to deal with organ transplant rejection

    Researchers find a better way to deal with organ transplant rejection

    Today, transplant patients take daily doses of immunosuppressant drugs to avoid rejection, leaving them vulnerable to cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases and a host of other ailments that come along with a weakened immune system.

  • 5 ways to boost immunity to bring down risk of seasonal diseases

    5 ways to boost immunity to bring down risk of seasonal diseases

    You can boost your immunity naturally and stand tall in the face of viruses and allergies. We reveal 6 easy ways in which you can do this.

  • 5 hot, healthy drinks to keep you toasty this winter

    5 hot, healthy drinks to keep you toasty this winter

    Cold weather brings with it a number of diseases, and this time of the year, our immunity tends to take a dip. Boost your immunity with these five warm drinks

  • Today health tips: Follow these steps to boost your immune system and fight off disease

    Today health tips: Follow these steps to boost your immune system and fight off disease

    Our Today health tips series brings to you some simple steps you should take every day to strengthen your immune system.

  • Foods that can improve your immune response, prevent viral infections

    Foods that can improve your immune response, prevent viral infections

    Keeping your immune system strong enough to fight off germs and viruses. Here are five foods to improve your immune response.

  • How to make your immune system stronger than before if you’re a diabetic

    How to make your immune system stronger than before if you’re a diabetic

    A person suffering from high blood sugar levels need to be extra cautious about strengthening his immune function. Read on to know how diabetics can do so while taking the sugar-free route.

  • Chinese scientists develop tumor-specific anti-cancer therapy

    Chinese scientists develop tumor-specific anti-cancer therapy

    According to a study published in the journal Science Immunology, the new cancer immunotherapy can prevent the immune system from becoming tolerant of tumors, which occurs in 30 per cent of all cancer patients.

  • Study identifies autoimmune disease linked to testicular cancer

    Study identifies autoimmune disease linked to testicular cancer

    A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has identified a highly specific and unique biomarker for the testicular cancer by using a variation of programmable phage display technology.

  • Scientists identify master cell playing key role in fighting TB

    Scientists identify master cell playing key role in fighting TB

    According to a study published in the journal Nature, boosting the activity of a master cell known as group 3 innate lymphoid cells, can help reduce the millions of new infections that occur worldwide every year.

  • World MS Day 2019: All you need to know about the treatment of multiple sclerosis

    World MS Day 2019: All you need to know about the treatment of multiple sclerosis

    Currently there is no cure more multiple sclerosis. So doctors aim to control its symptoms through medicines and targeted therapies. On this World Multiple Sclerosis Day, we tell you what you can expect from your doctor if you're suffering this condition.

  • Did you know? A weakened immune system can lead to gonorrhea

    Did you know? A weakened immune system can lead to gonorrhea

  • 5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

    5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

  • 5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

    5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

    Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs due to over response of your body's defense system.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 11
  • »
Read Disclaimer

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • 'Do not let your guards down': Centre asks states to deal COVID-19 violations firmly
  • Centre fixes COVID-19 vaccination price at Rs 250 per dose for private vaccination centres, but with a rider
  • 63% not willing to pay over Rs 600 for COVID-19 vaccine
  • India records over 16k fresh COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths in last 24 hrs
  • Single dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can reduce transmission risk: Study

Recent Posts

  • With 33 positive cases, 3 more COVID-19 clusters identified in Bengaluru
  • Can emergency contraception prevent unplanned pregnancies? Everything you need to know
  • Aerobic exercise may reduce memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
  • 'Do not let your guards down': Centre asks states to deal COVID-19 violations firmly
  • Gut Health: An avocado a day may keep gut diseases at bay

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Health News in Hindi

Weight Loss Tips: इन 5 वेट लॉस टिप्स से 10 दिनों में कम करें शरीर का पांच इंच कम

शिशु को ब्रेस्ट पंप का दूध पिलाना कितना हेल्दी, जानें दूध को स्टोर करने का तरीका, फायदे-नुकसान

केंद्र सरकार ने वैक्सीन की 1 खुराक की कीमत की तय, जानें सरकारी और निजी अस्पतालों में क्या होगी वैक्सीन की कीमत

पिछले एक सप्‍ताह में इन 8 राज्‍यों में फिर से बढ़े कोरोना के मामले, स्थिति से निपटने के लिए उच्‍च स्‍तरीय बैठक, केंद्र ने जारी किया अलर्ट

Bitter Foods Benefits: कड़वी सब्जियां जो सेहत के लिए हैं बेहद हेल्दी, होते हैं गजब के फायदे

Read All

Recent Posts

  • With 33 positive cases, 3 more COVID-19 clusters identified in Bengaluru
  • Can emergency contraception prevent unplanned pregnancies? Everything you need to know
  • Aerobic exercise may reduce memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients
  • ‘Do not let your guards down’: Centre asks states to deal COVID-19 violations firmly
  • Gut Health: An avocado a day may keep gut diseases at bay

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.